Malaysia jumps on easing bandwagon

Malaysia's central bank (BNM) today unexpectedly lowered its policy rate by 25bp to 3.0%, adding to the list of Asian central banks that have cut rates this year. But with growth still on track to meet BNM's forecast of 4.0-4.5% in 2016, we doubt this marks the start of an easing cycle.

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